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This Day in Yankees History: Jackie Robinson calls out the Yankees’ racism

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s dig into the history books. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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This Day in Yankees History (November 30)

68 Years Ago

Jackie Robinson flames the Yankees, however gently, citing racism as the sole reason the club had yet to integrate their roster.